Job Description

Requisition ID: 174846

Opportunity Type: Permanent

Estimated Annual Salary: 300,000 - 350,000

Type of Remuneration: Hourly Rate

Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs:

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About This Opportunity

Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH) in Sydney, Cape Breton, is seeking emergency physicians to join their team in their level 2 Emergency Department. CBRH opened its door to patients in 1995. Now, it is the second largest acute care facility in Nova Scotia that serves more than 200,000 patients a year. It is part of a four-hospital complex that also includes Glace Bay, New Waterford Consolidated, and Northside General Hospitals. The successful candidate will also have opportunity to work in these surrounding communities. Located in the historic town of Sydney, CBRH has 162 acute care beds, 36 emergency beds, 23 intermediate and critical care beds, 40 maternal child beds, 52 mental health and addiction beds, and nine palliative care beds. The hospital provides a range of primary and secondary services through in-patient, outpatient, and community-based programs.

Services:

• anesthesiology
• cancer and supportive care
• cardiac respiratory
• diabetes education services
• diagnostic imaging
• dialysis
• emergency medicine
• general surgery
• geriatric assessment and rehabilitation
• intensive care unit
• internal medicine
• laboratory services
• maternal/child support services
• mental health and addiction services
• neonatal care
• nutrition and diabetic counseling
• obstetrics and gynecology
• occupational therapy
• ophthalmology
• otolaryngology
• palliative care
• physiotherapy
• plastic surgery
• social work
• spiritual and religious care
• volunteer services

Responsibilities

• provide call coverage
• care for inpatients at CBRH
• consult and refer to other medical practitioners\xe2\x80\x99
• act as a patient advocate
• prescribe and administer medications, treatments, inoculations, and vaccinations

Expected Hours

• physician\'s choice: part-time, full-time, locum

Qualifications

• all applicants must be eligible for licensure with the

(CPSNS) * all family physician must have membership with the
(CFPC) * all specialists must be eligible for certification with the
(RCPSC) * membership with the
(CMPA) * all applicants must have a current
Certification * all applicants must have a current
Certification * all applicants must have a current
Certification

Community Details

is a vibrant port city on the edge of the beautiful . Cape Breton Regional Municipality is the second largest municipality in the province of Nova Scotia. With a population of approximately 115,000, is known for its rich Celtic culture and stunning scenery. You will find an island of magnificent natural beauty yet very modern. We host an array of shops, restaurants, golf courses, entertainment and amenities including an airport, with direct flights to Toronto and Halifax. In addition, the region remains young, diverse and vibrant as it is the home to University, the location for the new medical school opening in 2025!

It is in convenient proximity to all the major attractions on the Island like the world famous , , the in the beautiful village of , and 6 amazing golf courses!

Music is a large part of our Scottish cultural background. Sydney is surrounded by many smaller communities, each one offering its own uniqueness to an interested person. Here, kitchen parties are a way of life and you\xe2\x80\x99re never too far from the beautiful Highlands that inspired the region\xe2\x80\x99s first immigrants to name the province New Scotland. You will experience the view of a lifetime around every corner, and surround yourself with the friendliest people in every community. Hike, cycle, swim, golf \xe2\x80\x93 all in an almost unreal beauty.

Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That\'s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Nova Scotia Health Authority